What does it mean to be told you don’t belong — in your own language, in a place you thought was home? In this deeply emotional episode of The Therapist Poetry Podcast, Neona shares her powerful spoken word piece The Refugee, inspired by her real-life experiences of displacement, identity loss, and starting over.
➡️ After fleeing Albania as a child and resettling in Greece, Neona faced harsh discrimination despite speaking the local language and being part of the Greek minority. Her identity became a target. The word “Albanian” — once neutral — was used against her, leaving lasting scars of shame, confusion, and deep-rooted grief. Following the loss of her grandmother, these memories resurfaced, pushing her to write a poem that captures the loneliness, the rage, and the quiet resilience of growing up as a refugee.
Now a therapist based in Edinburgh, Neona has found healing in reclaiming her story — and using her lived experience to connect with others navigating trauma, exclusion, and identity crises. Stay with us until the end. Her poem isn’t just a reflection — it’s a roar against silence, a voice for those who feel unseen, and a reminder that even in exile, there is power in being heard.
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💬 Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? What helped you begin to find your place again? Share your story in the comments — your voice might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of The Therapist Poetry Podcast — a unique space where mental health and creativity meet, and where stories are told not just through conversation, but through the powerful language of poetry.
Hosted by therapist Ricky Western, this channel brings together mental health professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share their truths through spoken word, original poems, music, and heartfelt discussions. Each episode invites a different guest — often a fellow therapist — to explore personal topics that are rarely talked about openly: anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, grief, trauma, abuse, addiction, religious shame, loss of identity, and more.
➡️ What makes this podcast truly special is its raw honesty and creative approach. Here, vulnerability is not only welcomed — it’s honored. Whether it's a therapist reflecting on childhood abuse through verse, a refugee reclaiming their sense of identity with poetry, or someone sharing a song written in the depths of mania, each story is a reminder that healing takes many forms — and all of them deserve to be seen and heard.
Many of our guests are therapists themselves, offering not only personal insight but professional wisdom to support and inspire those walking similar paths.
➡️ This is more than a podcast. It’s a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to break stigma, foster connection, and encourage healing — one poem, one song, one voice at a time.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure where to turn, we hope you’ll find a piece of yourself in these stories — and perhaps, the strength to share your own.
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